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People are discussing a leadership shake-up around Tekken 8, noting that Katsuhiro Harada exited and that Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has since left Bandai Namco only months after Harada’s departure. The focus is on what these back-to-back exits may signal for the project and its future direction.

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Key Takeaway Kohei Ikeda’s exit from Bandai Namco comes only months after Katsuhiro Harada left, raising questions about Tekken 8’s leadership stability.
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Kohei Ikeda’s exit from Bandai Namco comes only months after Katsuhiro Harada left, raising questions about Tekken 8’s leadership stability.

People are discussing a leadership shake-up around Tekken 8, noting that Katsuhiro Harada exited and that Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has since left Bandai Namco only months after Harada’s departure. The focus is on what these back-to-back exits may signal for the project and its future direction.

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Top 1 signals · Kohei Ikeda’s exit
GamesIndustry.biz · 22d ago
Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exit

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Game Tekken 8
Person Katsuhiro Harada (exit referenced)
Person Kohei Ikeda (Tekken 8 director)
Company Bandai Namco
Timing Ikeda left just months after Harada’s exit

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  • Watch for official Bandai Namco or Tekken 8 leadership updates following Kohei Ikeda’s departure. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Check Tekken 8 development announcements/credits for any named replacements for director roles. GamesIndustry.biz

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  • Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco just months after Katsuhiro Harada's exit GamesIndustry.biz
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Another Tekken legend follows Katsuhiro Harada in leaving Bandai Namco

Former Tekken head talents could be converging in new studio

22d ago Francesco Cacciatore

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